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MONTSERRAT-FILM-Montserrat says it is open for Hollywood movies
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Award winning director Benh Zeitlin will hold talks with officials of the Montserrat Development Corporation (MDC) on the possibility of filming on the volcano ravaged British Overseas Territory. Zeitlin will be on the island for the screening of his Oscar-nominated film “Beast of the Southern Wild” on Saturday. MDC chief executive officer, Ivan Browne, said he…
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MONTSERRAT-ENERGY-Encouraging signs in geothermal energy project
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Montserrat officials say they are encouraged by the geothermal flow at the first well that became active last month. Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID) is funding the exploratory phase of the geothermal energy project and Premier Reuben Meade says he is hoping London will fund the entire project so that the resources and revenue can…
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JAMAICA-HEALTH-Jamaica seeking to reduce cost of cancer treatment http://cananewsonline.com/news/ful
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it is moving to reduce the cost of cancer treatment on the island and that talks are at an advanced stage with a Canadian hospital for the acquisition of equipment for the public health sector. Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson said that during a recent visit to Canada, he was able to…
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GRENADA-DEATH-Grenada’s first Governor General dies
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Sir Paul Scoon, who served as Grenada’s first Governor General, died Monday. He was 78. Sir Paul, who had been ailing for some time, died at his home. He served as head of state from 1978-1992. The former school teacher worked with six prime ministers, as well as establishing an interim government following the collapse…
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BAHAMAS-MIGRATION-Bahamas reiterates commitment to eradicating human trafficking
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it remains committed to the prevention of human trafficking, describing it as one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the country. National Security Minister Bernard J. Nottage addressing the launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Technical Skills Training in Human Trafficking said “human trafficking was an obscure activity with…
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CARIBBEAN-ENVIRONMENT-Caribbean environment experts to meet in St. Lucia
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Climate change experts from across the Caribbean begin a three-day meeting here on Tuesday to discuss ways of reducing the impact of climate change on the region’s agriculture and tourism sectors. The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Secretariat will host its third climate change seminar from September 3 that will also focus on “strategies…
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Prof Girvan to continue as UN good officer in Venezuela/Guyana border dispute
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ended a one-day visit to Guyana on Saturday in a move that strengthens the relationship between the two countries that have had a long standing border dispute. The two countries have agreed to ask the Jamaica-born academic, Professor Norman Girvan to continue as the United Nations (UN) good officer as they seek…
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CMI boss bats for trans-shipment port, logistics hub
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Observer- EXECUTIVE Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) Dr Fritz Pinnock has plans to establish a trans-shipment port and logistics hub in Jamaica as the best business opportunities the country has ever seen. He, however, urged the Government to devise a sustainable plan that would ensure that Jamaicans are trained to take on the specialised jobs the…
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CARIFESTA XI was nothing short of spectacular
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Chronicle – THE Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) is perhaps the greatest platform for showcasing the cultural diversity of the various Caribbean countries. It presents an excellent opportunity for networking and developing long-lasting relationships between the citizens of those countries. The recently-concluded 11th edition of this festival is a complete manifestation of just that, as it was…
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